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>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to be a bit nostalgic, and talk about some communication devices and gadgets that still exist nowadays, but are obsolete. Let's start! Fax machine How did we share documents and letters before the email existed? Although many people sent a telegram or a letter, there was another device that we used, particularly in the professional field. Yes. I'm talking about the fax machine. Telegram And by the way, you'll be surprised to know that people still send telegrams. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Two weeks ago, we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English. Today we will continue this series, although we'll focus on food vocabulary differences. And with a point of view story, you're gonna compare the different grammar points. It's the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. 1)Zucchini Maybe you aren't familiar with this word. It's a long, thin vegetable with dark green skin. It looks similar to a cucumber, but it's larger, and we don't eat it in a salad. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English. Today we will continue this series, if you didn't listen to last week's episode, you might want to do so right now. Just go speakenglishpodcast.com and select episode #093. And with a point of view story, you're gonna compare the different grammar points. It's the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today you will learn some new words in English, and compare the differences between American and British English. This episode is part 1 of a series. Because over the next few weeks, we will continue to learn new vocabulary differences between British and American English. I'm going to make you guess each word, and then you're going to find out if you were using an American or a British word. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I have a question for you. What was your first cell phone? I got my first cell phone in 1996, and it was a Motorola. I can't remember the exact model, but it was very different from what we can find in stores nowadays. And yeah - with this type of cell phone, one could only make phone calls and send text messages. Now I have a smartphone, and I don't make any phone calls anymore. Like everybody else, I tend to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Messages, FaceTime, or Skype. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, you'll learn how to get your driver's license in the United States. And you'll practice your speaking with a conversation simulator that I often refer to as mini-story. You'll also find out some interesting facts about the legendary Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher. If you've never driven a car, you'll have to start with a learner's permit. You can take all the time you need before scheduling your appointment for the driving test. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'd like to talk about introverts and extroverts, and at the end of the lesson, you'll be able to determine your personality type. And you'll learn how English grammar changes through a small point of view. We're going to meet Tom, a guy who doesn't like to be around people much. So... how was your week? I hope everything went well. I've already recovered from the effort of decorating my house. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'd like to introduce you to American history. After all, if you really want to consolidate your English, you'll have to learn more about American culture and society. And what better way to start than with George Washington the first president of the United States? George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental First Army that fought the British when the country was not yet established. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! You're probably wondering why it took me so long to publish a new episode. Well, I have a good excuse. Do you know what happened to me? I've been redecorating some rooms in my house. I've been planning this for over a year, and I must confess that I've been too optimistic. I really thought that changing the decor of the house would be as easy as buying new furniture, a new couch and painting the walls. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll focus again on the English pronunciation particularly on the vowels with some funny tongue twisters. I'm sure you remember that I made another episode about tongue twisters just recently. And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. But first, I'll remind you what a tongue twister is. It's usually a sentence that is difficult to say fast because the words in the sentence have very similar sounds. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we'll talk about something festive. Have you noticed that in springtime you go to your local supermarket, and you see chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs everywhere? Well, today I'll talk about Easter and how Americans celebrate this holiday. And with a funny mini-story, you'll practice your speaking while learning new things about the Easter holiday. What exactly are we celebrating at Easter? Each spring people, all over the world, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, we celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 21. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker? Well, today you'll learn 6 new popular expressions in English related to food. After that, I'll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. There's a type of food that always makes us feel better because it reminds us of our childhood. That kind of food is called COMFORT FOOD. We eat comfort food because it comforts us. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Hey, do you watch TV series to practice your English? Let's talk about that. One of the most popular series of all time is...can you guess it? No, it's not House of Cards. Let me give you a hint: Currently, it's the most watched TV show on Netflix. Still, not a clue? Well, I'm talking about "Friends". You know: Rachel and Ross, Monica and Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Right? For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, we're going to do something we've never done before. Today I'll introduce you to the tongue twisters. I'll explain later what a tongue twister actually is, and how it can help you with your English. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency in English by answering questions, like in a real conversation. A tongue twister can be a phrase or sentence that is hard to say fast, usually because of a sequence of nearly similar sounds. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is Warren Buffett. And you will practice your English speaking with a mini-story. Born in 1930 in Nebraska, Buffet is a fascinating character because of his inspiring story. As a child, Buffett showed interest in stocks. He was writing stock prices on the board in his father's office. His father was a stockbroker and future congressman. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll talk about grammar and the English fluency. Is grammar important? Do you really need to study grammar? Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you for listening. I'm also a language learner, and I can identify with you and your goals, so I want to help you. That's right. I help my students to speak English fluently without grammar. And still people ask me from time to time: "Is grammar essential?" "Should I learn grammar?" My short answer is: No, it's not essential. And you shouldn't learn grammar. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'm going to talk about a band named Queen and the legendary Freddie Mercury. And with a mini-story, you're going to practice your speaking in English while learning fascinating facts about Freddie. Have you heard of a band named Queen? Of course, you have. I'm just kidding. :) And how much do you know about their singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury? Some people believe that Mercury was British, but did you know that he was born in Zanzibar, September 1946? For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's episode, you will learn new expressions in English with the help of the color white. In fact, with the help of colors, you can say many things. You'll see. And with an exclusive mini-story, you will be able to practice your fluency in English along with today's expressions. I'm going to start talking about the English idiomatic expressions with the color white. In the following episodes, I will use more expressions with different colors. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's lesson, you'll learn about the words and expressions used to show cause and effect. For example, "Because of the course, I can now speak English." And with a point of view story, you'll intuitively learn grammar - without memorizing. Phrase connectors improve writing, adding variety and sophistication to your writing style. Today we are going to see some very useful words and phrases to express cause and effect. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'd like to teach you some animal idioms. I'm sure some of them will sound familiar because they are quite popular. And with a point of view story, you're gonna practice the expressions and compare the different grammar points. It's the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. The story will be romantic but with an unexpected turn of the events! For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week I realized that Valentine's Day is coming up, and I wanted to dedicate this lesson to students who want to know how to ask a girl out. You never know when you'll meet that special someone, so you gotta be prepared. Oh, now you're probably wondering what the expression "Cut to the chase" means. Well, we use this phrase when we start talking about the important aspects of something. We want to get to the point without wasting time. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker? Well, this is the perfect lesson for you. Today, I'll teach you ten idioms that will make you sound more like a native speaker. And with a Point of view story you will improve your grammar, and at the same time, you'll practice the expressions in context. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'll talk about the most famous band in the world. The Beatles! And you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever listened to The Beatles? Actually, let me rephrase that. When was the first time you listened to a Beatles song? The Beatles are probably the most popular band in the history of music. They are considered by many to be the best band on Earth. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll recommend you some of my favorite TV shows that will help you with your English. I'll give you some useful tips on how to use Netflix to improve your English. And later, you'll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story. Netflix has changed the way we spend our free time. We spend a lot more time watching our favorite shows, so why not use all this time to speed up the way we learn English, too? For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, let's take a look at the most common New Year's resolutions. Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. Well, first of all... Happy New Year! How time flies! A new year has just begun. It's curious how the passage of time is perceived according to age. Young people don't think much about it. Middle-aged people think about the things they still want to achieve and realize that they have less and less time. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll talk about how Americans celebrate Christmas and how I used to enjoy Christmastime when I was a kid. Later, you'll practice vocabulary, and above all, you'll improve your spoken English with a funny question and answer story. Multi-Cultural Christmas In the United States, every 25th of December people celebrate Christmas in many unique ways because of its multi-cultural nature. The modern, commercialized Christmas began to emerge in the 19th century with the new custom of buying gifts for children. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll talk about the Christmas holidays. And after that, you'll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story about a man dressed in red. Ah! It's Christmas at last! I don't know about you, but I love this time of year. I start to think about what presents to give to my family and friends. Normally I make a list, so I don't forget anyone. Can you imagine forgetting someone? For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll teach you some new expressions. You'll learn different ways to call the American dollar. And after that, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini-story. In the last part of this episode, I'll tell you what to do if you get bored listening repeatedly? You probably haven't noticed it until now, but the truth is that there are many ways to talk about money in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll teach you how to compliment a woman if you are a man. I'm sure this will be very helpful :) And after that, you'll practice grammar with a Point of View story. Complimenting a woman can make her feel special by showing her how wonderful you think she is. However, some guys don't know how to make good compliments. They either say the obvious or exaggerate compliments. Before complimenting a woman, you must first determine if the context is appropriate.

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll talk about superstitions, and you'll practice your speaking with a mini-story. Bad luck, good luck... Superstition is something that people think can give good or bad luck. And all over the world, there are superstitious people. However, not everyone is superstitious, and some think it's silly. So they don't believe in anything. I'm gonna comment on some of the most common superstitions I know: For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'll talk again about Route 66. As the first episode was so successful, I decided to record a new lesson giving more information about the famous route. Later, you'll listen to a short point of view story to consolidate your grammar. By the way, I will tell you some exciting news, but it will be at the end of this episode. So keep listening until the end. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Let's practice some specific vocabulary. This time, about astronomy. Later you'll have fun with a mini-story, and finally, I'll show you a trick to help you be more motivated. The main reason I decided to talk about astronomy is that it's a topic that I find interesting. And of course, it's also an opportunity for you to practice specific vocabulary. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'm gonna talk about interjections (filler words) in English. It 'll be very useful for you. Next, a point of view story to improve grammar. I've also recorded a short conversation that will help you with your vocabulary. Interjection? What an ugly name. Right? But ugly or not tough, interjections exist in all languages. Basically, an interjection is one or several words that can express some kind of emotion: - amazement- surprise - sorrow - and so on For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's lesson, I'll teach you how to order coffee like a New Yorker, and with a funny mini-story, you'll improve your fluency in English. In the last part of the lesson, I'll remind you how to activate your English vocabulary. With so many options available these days, it's hard to decide what kind of coffee to drink, and it can even seem a little intimidating. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you remember that some episodes ago I was talking about punctuality? Well, today I'll teach you different ways to say hurry up. After that, you'll practice speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever been in a hurry while you were in a foreign country? It's really frustrating when someone of something is in front of you, slowing you down. So today, I'm gonna teach you different ways to tell people to hurry up in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In the first part of this lesson, I'll talk about the famous Route 66. And in the second part, you'll practice your spoken English with a funny mini-story. Who hasn't heard of the famous Route 66? This route is a myth itself, and of course an icon of the United States. Americans call it "The MotherRoute" because it was the first paved federal highway in the country. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Are you a spender? Today, I'm gonna talk about the tricks that supermarkets use to make you to buy more than necessary. You'll also improve your speaking with a funny mini-story. When you leave the supermarket (grocery store), have you ever wondered why you spent more money than you originally planned? By the way, a spender is someone who spends money unnecessarily. And another interesting expression: "overspending," which means spending more than planned or necessary. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! - In the first part of this lesson, I'll talk about punctuality. - In the second part, you will practice your spoken English with a mini-story. - And in the last section, I'll mention the benefits of reading and listening. "Hi, are we meeting at 5:00 p.m. to go to the movies? " "Yes, of course! No problem. " "I'll see you then at 5 pm, sharp! Just be punctual this time! The movie starts on time." For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In the first part of today's episode, I'll show you how you can benefit from creating habits that help you with your English. And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. The first thing we have to keep in mind is that willpower is not as important as it seems. In fact, it's quite limited. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In the first part of this episode, I'm gonna talk about lending and borrowing something and how to get a loan from the bank. And in the second part, you'll practice your spoken English with a question and answer mini-story. Today, I'd like to talk about loans and the related vocabulary. Loans have always been a feature in all countries, societies, and cultures. Person A has some money, and person B needs money. Then person A can lend money to person B. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll teach you to express the frequency in English. And with a point of view story, you'll practice the vocabulary that I mention in the first section. Lastly, I'll talk about an exciting topic: intensive reading vs. extensive reading. How to build vocabulary and consolidate what you already know. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's episode, I'll talk again about how to express moods in English, and you'll learn more expressions. Then, through a lesson of a point of view story, let's practice the vocabulary. In the previous episode of this podcast, we saw these words: Sad, morose, desolate, devastated; happy, elated, exultant, thrilled, ecstatic; Boring, entertaining, amusing; Mad, angry, upset, annoyed, pissed off; Nervous, anxious, relaxed. Let's see some more examples. Don't worry if you don't learn them all. The goal is to get familiar with them. READ the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's episode, I'll talk about how to express moods in English, and why you should avoid using the word VERY. After that, I'll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. In this episode, I thought about talking a little bit about how you can express your moods in English. I've started making a list of words you can use, but there's a ton of them! The good news is that you don't need to know all of them to express different kinds of moods. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, let's finish the kinship thing. In the previous episode, I introduced the topic of kinship. Now I'm going to further expand the relationship between the different members of a family. Next, through a point of view story, you'll practice today's vocabulary, and you'll definitely improve your English grammar in a fun way. Well, let's get started now. We're back to kinship again. Remember that kinship means the relationship between two people from the same family. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Let's talk about kinship. That's to say, the relationship between the different members of a family. Then, through a mini-story lesson, you'll practice vocabulary and of course your fluency. I'll use the question and answer technique to get you involved in the conversation. Well, today we're gonna talk about family, and in particular kinship. Kinship is what we call the relationship between two people from the same family. For example, father, son, etc. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm gonna talk about the World Cup. Every four years it's held in a different country and is an exciting conversation topic. After that, you'll enjoy an exclusive mini-story that will help you improve your fluency easily. Do you like soccer? I don't actually like it very much because I find it a little dull. Besides, I never understood the rules, when I watch a soccer match I see a lot of men with attractive legs running for about 90 minutes. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll talk about going out at night. I'll point out the most emblematic places where you can hang out in New York City at night, and I'll teach you how to order a drink! I've also prepared a Point of View story so you can practice your grammar and vocabulary. It's Friday night, you call your friends and ask them: What are we doing tonight? And they say: Let's go party! Or let's go clubbing! For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'll be teaching you how to rent a car in English. The lesson is simple and to the point so it'll save you a lot of time when you really need to rent a vehicle. And in the next section, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini-story. Today's story is about Brian, a middle-aged man who wants to go out with hot chicks. :) For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's lesson, you'll learn how to talk about pets. And you're a dog or a cat owner you'll find out what to do before bringing them to the vet. And right after that, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. Do you have a pet? I'm proud to own a beautiful white female dog. When she was younger she used to be incredibly active and playful, but now, sadly, she's getting older, so she needs to see a vet more often than before. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! You'll learn some useful airport English vocabulary. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. So, you wanna travel by plane, right? It's just natural to be a little worried because sometimes there are things that can prevent us from getting on time. I almost missed the plane in several occasions and after that I became more responsible. Nowadays, I can say that I plan my plane trip more efficiently. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast